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Why 90% of International prospecting fails — And How to Fix It

Getting interest from international prospects is hard — but turning that interest into signed deals? Even harder. Many companies invest in trade shows, outreach, and samples, only to see their leads go cold. Sound familiar? From our experience, fewer than 10% of companies ever create a real export strategy. Most approach international sales opportunistically: targeting […]

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Trade Agreements: a competitive advantage in the international Trade

Trade agreements play a significant role in international trade, especially now, when exporters have to manage more risks than ever before. The main role of trade agreements is to eliminate trade barriers and shape the way businesses operate across borders. All forecasts provided by WTO for international trade of merchandise and services take into account

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The growing importance of sustainability in Global Trade and Export

Sustainability has become a pivotal factor in international trade. Exporters are increasingly expected to align with environmental and ethical standards to meet the demands of global markets. This shift is not only driven by regulatory requirements but also by consumer preferences and investor expectations. Many importers from various countries and regions prioritize sourcing from vendors

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TOP MISTAKES SMES MAKE IN EXPORT, AND HOW TO AVOID THEM? (PART 3)

In the previous articles, we summarized a few “mistakes” that SMEs (small and medium-sized companies) make most often in Export and International Expansion: [Link to the Part 1] [Link to the Part 2] Part 3  Mistake #6: Failing to localize the value proposition  This mistake is often made by all companies, including multinational corporations. But

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Manatex in Vienna: French AI Innovation Supporting SME Internationalization

Vienna, May 2025 – Manatex proudly represented France at the International B2B Software Days 2025, one of Europe’s leading events dedicated to digital innovation and cross-border business cooperation. France, invited as the official Partner Country, showcased a strong delegation of tech startups and innovators. Manatex.digital was part of this delegation, sharing how artificial intelligence is

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Mistakes in Exporting

Top mistakes SMEs make in export, and how to avoid them? (Part 2)

In the previous article, we summarized a few “mistakes” that small and medium-sized companies make most often in Export and International Expansion: [Link to the Part 1]  Part 2  Mistake #4: Underestimating export costs  Small and medium-sized enterprises often overlook the real cost of export and market entry.  The cost of customer acquisition is often

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Top mistakes SMEs make in export and how to avoid them? (Part 1)

International Trade is expensive: international trips, certification, consultancy, sample delivery, etc. You name it.  Every company, especially an SME that has limited access to resources, tries to be careful while expanding internationally because the price for each mistake is very high. However, representatives of famous Trade Promotion agencies in Europe often mention that “90% of

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Empowering the Next Generation of Export Managers: Manatex and ESCE Successfully Complete AI-Driven Education Project

How does AI change International Business education, student engagement, and the future of export managers? We are proud to announce the successful completion of our pilot project with ESCE International Business School, organized by Dora Triki and Nadya Mamet. As part of this project, International Business Master students worked on a data-driven decision-making exercise that

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SMEs vs. the New Trade Order: Winning in a World of Fragmented Markets

For years and decades, the playing ground of International Trade was defined by openness and rapid expansion. It was still technically complicated to enter new markets because of the cultural, and regulatory barriers, etc. but for many years exporters haven’t heard about geopolitical tensions, tariff wars, and consequently, rising government protectionism.   Small and medium-sized exporters,

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